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Data Leak Exposes Dow Jones Watchlist Database

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A data leak from an unsecured Elasticsearch server has exposed the Dow Jones Watchlist database, which contains information on high-risk individuals a...

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New security flaws in 4G and 5G

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Security researchers have found three new security flaws in 4G and 5G, which could be exploited to intercept the phone calls and track the location of...

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North Korea’s Lazarus Group Targets Russian Companies For First Time

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In an unusual development, the group known for its attacks against companies in countries viewed as geopolitical foes is now going after companies in ...

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Cybercrimes Bill defanged, but our privacy rights are still not secured

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The Cybercrimes Bill had long been viewed as a potential threat to internet freedom, with clauses that might have enabled social media clampdowns or e...

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Mind the Gap: Addressing South Africa’s cybersecurity skills shortage

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South Africa has recently been the target of a spate of widely publicised cyberattacks – on private sector as well as state entities. It is fairly obv...

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McAfee Confirms Operation Sharpshooter Link to North Korea

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Researchers have confirmed the Operation Sharpshooter APT campaign uncovered in December 2018 is likely the work of North Korean hackers, and has been...

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Exposed Consumer Data Skyrocketed 126% in 2018

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In addition, 91 reported fines have been imposed since the regulation went into effect last May. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) officia...

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